Fort Dorchester Elementary School

Fort Dorchester Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5201 Old Glory Ln,  Summerville, SC
Dorchester School District No. 2
4.2
3.7
892 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
426:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
41.6%
Black
30.7%
Hispanic
14.3%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
11/4/2015
It has a very great learning environment and diverse population. The teachers are all friendly and understanding. The general student population is very friendly and it is easy to make friends. The school has a large population and a semi-small building, but the building is undergoing renovations and an extra wing is being added. The quality of education is one of the best in the lowcountry. Overall my school is fairly great.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 21 Reviews
5.0 other
6/10/2023
My son has gone here K-4 so far and will be attending 5th grade here next school year. This has been a great school. The GATE program and Extended Day programs have been amazing for my son learn and bond with his peers. My son loves this school and looks forward to his 5th grade year. The teachers a...
2.0 parent
6/14/2022
My kindergartener experienced some bullying in the classroom and on the bus. The teacher did not seem to concerned with correcting the other kids or seemed to notice what was happening. This school also labels themselves as an "E-learning district" which means they had an e-learning full day almost...
5.0 parent
6/6/2019
We came from out of state and were nervous about choosing a school. We chose Fort Dorchester Elementary because of the great ratings on this site. It was a great decision! Our daughter had a wonderful 5th grade year and she thrived in the arts. We were so impressed by all of the ways the school supp...
5.0 parent
9/8/2015
Love FDES! Teachers are fantastic. Extended day program is wonderful. Communication is great! We are very excited to be a part of this community.

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